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Hello! Thank you so much for visiting me in the Attic, it's lovely to see you. My name is Lucy and I'm a happily married Mum with three children. We live in a cosy terraced house on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales in England which we are slowly renovating and making home. I have a passion for crochet and colour and love to share my creative journey. I hope you enjoy your peek into my colourful little world x

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February 10, 2014

Monday Moments

:: spending the morning in the studio, tidying up a little after the weekend and sorting out my yarn colours so I know what to re-order ::

:: smiling to myself every time I remembered Saturday's workshop, it was such a super day and I can't wait to do it again next month. Eight lovely ladies gathered around the table, hooking away and counting like fury! ::

:: this image kept coming back to me today, a happy memory of a wonderful day. Eight beautiful little birdies flew out of the studio on Saturday, I was so proud and very, very happy. My first workshop was a great success ::

:: starting out on a new hooky project today, this is the beginnings of a Winter Wreath. Nine beautifully soft colours of Drops Merino Extra Fine DK ::

:: I picked up a lovely little old chair this morning from the collectors centre across the road. It's such a beautiful shape, and is destined to be smothered in yarn...a funky companion for my Yarndale Lamp ::

:: such a happy relief to be treated to a dry, sunshiny day today. We've had so much rain lately that I had forgotten the joy of blue sky overhead ::

:: a warm little hand in mine. We walk about a mile each lunchtime on our way home from nursery, it's a time of chattery laughter and lots of Mummy happiness ::

:: fresh coriander from the market for tonight's dinner (this recipe) and a bunch of cheerful daffies in my bag today ::

:: the cheerful bunch of daffies went straight into a glass jar and onto the table. Lovely, lovely ::

:: saying hello to my little tete a tete's which are speeding their way upwards on the mantel (which really needs dusting I think, tut tut!) ::

:: sorting out a load of clean laundry to pack away into drawers, my stripy socks made me smile ::

:: sitting a while in the Attic window seat this afternoon with Little B, looking out over our town and enjoying our familiar view ::

:: pottering about in my sunny back yard this afternoon, I noticed with a leap of my heart that there is still a marigold flowering in one of my pots! How hardy these sweet flowers are (we had a hard frost last night), I wanted to kiss it's sweet little orange face! ::

:: much of my outdoor pottering this afternoon involved a set of step ladders, my trusty little camera, and my glorious poncho. I had a fab time photographing my latest hooky make, it is a very superly photogenic little number. I think we'll have a bit of a Ta-dah-moment to look forward to tomorrow! ::

:: a really lovely stroll to school this afternoon, it was cold, but the bright sunshine made me feel very happy indeed ::

:: the fresh scent of jasmine & lemon balm as I sit and write this evening, wrapped in my cosy, multi-coloured stripes ::

It's been a rather ordinary, lovely day, a gentle, happy start to my week. Poncho time tomorrow then, (squeeeeeeeeeee!), see you soon xxxxxxxxxxxx

Congratulations on your workshop! We are all envious and what beautiful, beautiful birds!! I agree with some of the others that the chair is very beautiful and maybe one of your lovely cushions or cross stitching the seat would be wonderful with your lamp!!

*happy sigh* I love your life! It's so sweet and simple, albeit busy! :) I can't wait to see this winter wreath! The colors aren't quite what I had expected so it'll be very interesting! Looking forward to your Ta-Dah tomorrow!

Congratulations on your Bower Birds class!!! They're so lovely! I can't wait to make them! And I can't wait for your Ta- Dah! tomorrow! I've been eager to see how your poncho turned out. Your blog is so much fun! Cheers! :)

Lucy! I just had a thought! Maybe you were a Scarlet Macaw in another life! The way you love bright colours and warm blue skies! I adore Scarlet Macaws, so intelligent, loving and devoted. They live a long, long, life too. That is my wish for you. I have nursed one in my arms they are so beautiful. A memory never to be forgotten. I will wish for you to nurse one too. I can't imagine how you would feel! You might burst into a rainbow!

Lucy, its so wonderful to see you wearing such bright colours from your head to your toes. That's what I want to do too! How happy it makes you feel. The colours you love reflect your inner self. I MUST GET MY ACT (COLOURS) TOGETHER for a happier brighter life! Congratulations on your wonderfully successful workshop. What joy it brought you all....and all of us too!

Lucy I just wanted to say a huge thank you for Saturday, still cannot believe that I was there but my little birdie is sitting in my living room, proof that indeed I was sitting in your studio creating this little red wonder. A fabulous memory, have a glorious week Lucy. Sending you big hugs
Dorothy
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I follow your blog and I enjoy it very much.
It is also a great help to a relative of me , I learned her crocheting and it gives her peace in a difficult time,also your cheerfull and beautiful pictures give positive feelings.
So greetings from Holland and thank you for sharing a part of your life.

Oh I wish I had been to your workshop, life is testing me at the moment, but following you blog cheers me, with your lovely colour combinations, and fantastic photos, you are a tonic to my soul. I thank you from my heart. Wendy.x

How I love to see that little hand in yours. It always makes me miss my littlest man who's at school these days. We still hold hands when he's not though. Thanks for reminding me about the peanut noodles, I must make them this week, delicious. I'm so glad your workshop was a success, although I'm not at all surprised. I knew everyone would have a wonderful time with you in charge. I'm looking forward to the poncho ta-da. Have a good week Lucy. CJ xx